Can you use bottled drinking water such as Deer Park or Fiji with the neti pot?
33422
You really should boil any water first to kill any pathogens. There are brain-eating amoeba (Naegleria fowleri) that live in tap and bottled water.
33423
I use tap water because I am confident of the water in my area. I don't see any reason why we can't use bottled water. It is probably better.
33424
Yes, you can use any LUKEWARM clean, drinking water. They have shown certain companies filling their bottles from the tap so that purchase is considered a waste of money. A permanent filter on kitchen faucet is a more economical alternative although nothing filters all the chemical particles since many (PCBs) are impervious to filtering.
2166665
No, I would not. The water need to be go throw the filter before being mixed in a drink
1723573
Probably but you should be drinking craft beer out of a frozen or cold glass.. Save those for the piss water beers
1626502
I only used bottled water with mine because the water here is hard, however, I would think that you could use any kind.
1656212
I would think so. I would check the mineral content in the bottled water you want to use, my machine (depending on Frequency of use) will indicate with red blinking lights to "descale" the machine aprox every 2 months. I use a Britta filter in a pitcher with tap water and use the filter in the machine also.
183508
I use a deer park water bottle and it works fine, the directions say any plastic water bottle
2113814
No. This isn't designed for that sort of use. No less, I don't think any state board of health would allow you to use this for potable water. It's not a drinking fountain.
1413655
Distilled or boiled water is definately a must! Two people died recently from using tap water up their nose with a neti pot. There is an amoeba Naegleria fowleri that can be found in tap water. When ingested it is fine but if it gets up in your nose it can cause a brain infection. Even if you think your water is fine is it worth the risk? Here is a helpful article. http://thechart.blogs.cnn.com/2011/12/16/two-dead-in-louisiana-after-unclean-water-used-in-neti-pots/
405137
I buy salts made especially for the Neti Pot. It's very inexpensive. I also buy distilled water. This is what is recommended by the Neti Pot manufacturer.
876227
I've used a neti pot. However, this is powered. It penetrates further. I also feel that the power help loosen the secretions more. You also have more control over the direction of the stream. I have been very happy with this product.
1864983
yes to both questions - can use distilled water & not use direct water hook up
729843
Be careful using pumps and hoses for pumping drinking water , unless they are designed for that use. Look for the NSF logo ( National Sanitation Foundation) for products approved for potable water. This pump does not claim to be suitable for drinking water.
7624
I would not use it for that purpose. You should always treat water in outside sources before drinking.
503936
I highly recommend distilled water. I have a Rowenta iron and only use bottled water.
1701422
Sorry I am not sure. You should be able too. If you drink the water it soaks in to make sure and get the most out of it
644880
The Aquatabs will be fine. I used them, as did 3 other friends I met while hiking in Nepal and none of us got sick. Aquatabs work great and don't give water the terrible taste that iodine does.
1424303
Yes, but I use tap water and it works fine. I have to fill it up once a day so buying distilled gets expensive.